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And your conclusion mistakes coincidence and correlation, which is the cardinal sin in medical trials. Quote “in at least one case the drug worked”. This is not
by Xylakant 9y ago
And your conclusion mistakes coincidence and correlation, which is the cardinal sin in medical trials. Quote “in at least one case the drug worked”. This is not a valid conclusion. All you can conclude from your singular experience is that in at least one case, taking the drug was followed by speedy recovery, but other factors were not controlled for.
- huhtenberg 9y agoAh, you again. Yes, "correlation is not a causation". I am aware of that one too, believe it or not.
- Xylakant 9y agoI really wonder why you’re so hellbent on defending “but it worked for me” if you’re acutely aware of “I tried it once and at the same time I go better” does indeed bear all hallmarks of falling into the classic human trap of mistaking correlation for causation. It’s literally one of the easiest mistake to make. We humans are just wired for it. I’m certainly guilty of making that same mistake at least a thousand times and more. I’m actually glad if people point out to me when I make that same mistake.
- jtmcmc 9y agoYou say you are yet you make a strong definitive claim above that seems at odds with it.